A George III silver Freedom box

A George III silver Freedom box,

by Joseph Creswell, London 1771,

circular form, the pull-off cover engraved with the arms of the Corporation of the City of London, the base inscribed 'In testimony of the high sense entertained of the Honourable Conduct of MR. ROBERT BROWN, Jeweller, The Corporation of the City of London, bestows this day 4th June 1771. The Freedom of the City', diameter 7.8cm, approx. weight 3.3oz.

Provenance: sold in these rooms, 17th July 2002, lot 253.